Client Services

TWC serves residents of Bremen, Orland, Palos, and Worth Townships.

Our receptionist will ask for your name, phone number(s), size of family, address and which type of help is needed. A case manager will return your call.

Urgent services

shelter assistance

flood- or fire-victim assistance

medication assistance

domestic violence assistance

Financial services

housing assistance (rent/mortgage/security deposit)

utilities assistance (gas/electric/water)

Non-financial services

food

clothing

transportation

referrals and resources

The mission of Together We Cope is bridging the gap for Southland residents in temporary crisis by providing food, shelter, clothing and referrals, empowering them to return to self-sufficiency.

“Very nice people willing to help you with your situation or problem.” — Lynn

Bring your ID

Bring to the pantry an ID and a piece of mail, postmarked within the last 60 days that shows your current address. Individuals residing within our service area boundaries are eligible to receive groceries for themselves or their families once a month. Individuals who do not live within our service area are allowed one bag of emergency food, one time per year.

Bremen Township Produce Mobile

Click here for additional information about the Produce Mobile, sponsored by Together We Cope and Bremen Township. Cost-free produce is distributed once a month at the Bremen Township Markham Office.

Nu2u Resale Shop

Nu2u, our resale shop, is open on Saturdays in addition to its Monday through Friday schedule.

Seek help also from your township office

Food, health, and other services are often also available from local churches and your township office.

Our Service AreaThe area of Mount Greenwood (in Worth Township) is not included in our service area because it is a part of the City of Chicago.

Online donations

Events Calendar

Fri. March 8Free produce distributed in Markham by the Greater Chicago Food Depository Produce Mobile. Second Friday every month (excluding holidays) from 10:30 a.m. until supplies run out. Arrive early. No income or age guidelines to participate. Bremen Township Administrative Office, 16361 Kedzie Parkway, Markham. For information call 708-333-9530.

Fri. April 12Free produce distributed in Markham by the Greater Chicago Food Depository Produce Mobile. Second Friday every month (excluding holidays) from 10:30 a.m. until supplies run out. Arrive early. No income or age guidelines to participate. Bremen Township Administrative Office, 16361 Kedzie Parkway, Markham. For information call 708-333-9530.

I WAS IN THERE TODAY WITH MY GRANDSON and he had been crying because he had just found out his bike was stolen! This kind woman took him by his hand and led him to 6 bikes and let him take whichever one he wanted! The tears stopped because of this act of kindness! — Marianne

GREAT MISSION, good thrift store! I’ve been on the receiving end and now the giving end. Thankful for it! — Tricia

AMAZING ORGANIZATION . . . so kind. Seeing all they do for the community is impressive. Thank you for helping us supply so many young students with prom dresses, you guys are THE BEST!!! Great Heart! — Whitmore Ace Hardware

I DONATE FOOD BAGS AS OFTEN AS I CAN; as well as toys, school items, and items for re-sale — knowing that they will be put to good use. Thank you everyone at TWC for all you do. — Janelle

NICE HELPFUL STAFF, clean environment, and they don’t make you wait all day. — Patricia

THEY DO SO MUCH FOR THE COMMUNITY! I am proud to say that I am a client there. My family could not survive without the food pantry. The staff and volunteers are the nicest people. No one has ever made me feel lower or less than. I thank God for Together We Cope! — Natasha